SLEIGHING.

Western Star, Issue 1154, 28 May 1887, Page 2 (Supplement)

SLEIGHING.

For sleighing, it is customary to w>ar not only warm clothing but garments either wholly or partially made of for. It is almost needless'-to remark that bonnets and hats of ordinary materials would be quite out of place in a snowscape, Caps of more or leas j aunty design are fashioned ■! out of seal skin, real Astrachan, Persian lamb j blue and silver fox, sable, marten, and beaver. Many of these are htife only handsome in themselves, but set off to excellent advantage complexions brightened by the keen air. Fur-lined and fur-covered gauntlets, too, are'not only necessary adjuncts to comfort, but add considerably to the. smartness of the fair driver's appearance. On a bright winter's day, or in the light of ,a cloucU less moon, no more healthy or pleasant pastime than that of sleighing could well be imagined. Invigorating without fatigue, it is unique as an amusement for the cold weather, and only those who have freely indulged in it can realise the amount of enjoyment to be gleaned from thus gliding along across' the frozen snow to the tuneful music of the bells. The air is keen and clear, and, sweeping across the cheeks, leaves a rosy glow and healthy brightness behind. Above all, there'is a sense of life and gaiety, and few other, pastimes are more suggestive of cheeriness, spirits, and robust health.-—From, The world., '■;■ ;;;.:,;;,,";':':;..:.::.